Safety Manager

Safety Manager Needed ASAP, Portsmouth, OH Long-Term 1099 Contract | Weekly Pay | Heavy Civil + Demolition Project Sheakley is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a long-term project in Portsmouth, OH supporting the construction of a new water treatment facility and the safe demolition of an existing water plant. This is a strong opportunity for a safety professional with heavy civil, concrete, underground piping, water/wastewater, or demolition experience who is looking for steady hours, weekly pay, and a 1 to 2 year project. Position Details Job Title: Safety Manager Location: Portsmouth, OH Start Date: ASAP Duration: 1 to 2 Years Employment Type: 1099 Contractor Compensation Pay Rate: $50 to $54 per hour Per Diem: No per diem available Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week Schedule: Monday through Saturday, project dependent Shift: Day Shift Project Scope The Safety Manager will support a complex, multi-phase heavy civil project involving: Construction of a brand-new water treatment facility Safe demolition of an existing water plant Concrete structures Underground piping systems Water and wastewater infrastructure Active construction and demolition site safety oversight This role is responsible for maintaining OSHA compliance, identifying and mitigating site hazards, supporting field leadership, and helping drive a strong safety culture across all trades on site. Key Responsibilities Enforce OSHA standards, site safety rules, and company safety policies Conduct daily site safety inspections and hazard assessments Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site safety meetings Monitor high-risk activities, including demolition, concrete work, excavation, underground piping, and heavy civil operations Identify unsafe conditions and work with field leadership to correct issues quickly Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and inspection records Partner with project leadership to support continuous safety improvement Required Qualifications OSHA 30 certification required Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience Experience in water/wastewater projects, heavy civil construction, concrete work, underground piping, or demolition Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices Ability to work on active construction and demolition sites Ability to work 50 to 60 hours per week as needed Strong communication, documentation, and hazard recognition skills Ideal Background The ideal candidate has hands‑on safety experience in heavy civil environments and understands the risks associated with demolition, concrete work, underground utilities, and water/wastewater infrastructure. This person should be confident working directly with field teams, identifying risks early, and taking action before issues become incidents. Apply Now Qualified candidates should send their resume for immediate consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr